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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 152.37 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 152.37 and 80.22 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 152.37 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/152.37 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 152.37 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 12,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223.12/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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